DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF BARRIE’S PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT’S PROJECT PROPOSAL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO - BALANCING HERITAGE PROTECTION AND GROWTH PRESSURES
The Committee reviewed correspondence dated October 26, 2018 from K. Suggitt, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis regarding the Planning and Building Services Department’s project proposal to the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning.
T. Wierzba, Planner noted that the key deliverables in this project proposal are as follows:
· Balancing the protection of heritage with increased growth pressures in the City of Barrie;
· Reviewing best practices on policies for consideration in the City’s new Official Plan; and
· Developing strategies and reviewing literature to communicate heritage matters with the community.
T. Wierzba, Planner advised that he would be the staff contact person with the University of Waterloo student team on this proposed initiative. Mr. Wierzba commented that the students would be reaching out to key stakeholders in the community and the Heritage Bar

2018 HERITAGE BARRIE AWARDS - STATUS UPDATE
T. Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the 2018 Heritage Barrie Awards ceremony to be held on November 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Mr. Wierzba noted that the photographs of the properties have been taken for inclusion in the presentation at the awards ceremony.
The Committee discussed the presentation schedule for the Heritage Barrie Awards ceremony.

2018 WORK PLAN REVIEW
C. Tribble reviewed the 2018 Work Plan for the month of November. The Committee discussed tasks associated with the Heritage Barrie Awards and the Ontario Heritage Week in February 2019.